Chapter 257 - Country of Sakura, Cherin and Seven Holy Swords [28] (1/2)

257. Country of Sakura, Cherin and Seven Holy Swords [28]

After parting with Bacchus-san,

「I’m very sorry, Allen. My grandfather has caused you trouble.」

Rose bowed her head, saying so.

「I hope you don’t misunderstand him. He is quite unreasonable, but he is not a bad person at all.」

She said, with a serious expression.

(She cares a lot about her grandfather.)

Apparently, their relationship is very good.

「Don’t worry about it. I was a little surprised when he suddenly came at me, but… it served as a good experience for me too.」

The 16th legitimate successor of Sakura Blossom One-Sword Style, Bacchus Valencia.

I was able to get a bout with that great swordsman.

On the contrary, I think I was quite lucky.

「Thank you. I’m happy to hear you say that.」

Rose took a breath and smiled softly.

「Even so, Bacchus-san seemed really healthy. How old is he now?」

His hair, eyebrows and beard were all pure white. Chiseled face with deep wrinkles.

(Judging only by that, he seems to be quite old, but…)

That vibrant skin and steel-like muscles full of vitality. To be honest, I can’t get a grasp of his age from appearance alone.

「Grandfather is my great great great great great grandfather, after all… No, he is my great great great great great great grandfather, I think? Anyway, even if he looks young, he should be well over 200 years old now.」

「「「「「200 years old!?」」」」」

We all simultaneously raised our voices.

「Aa, my family has been blessed with longevity for generations.」

「L-Longevity, you say…」

I think that 200 years old is already stretching the limits of man.

And when we were in mute amazement,

「H-Hey, Rose. I’ve been curious about this for a while now, but is it true that he’s the “strongest in the world”?」